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BMW Group adding 8 new e-component production lines in Plant Leipzig by 2024

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In the future, Plant Leipzig will also assemble high-voltage batteries when two designated assembly lines go on stream in 2024. The batteries made will power models such as the fully electric version of the MINI Countryman, which will also be built in Leipzig.

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BMW Group launches battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg

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We expect at least 50 percent of the vehicles we deliver to our customers worldwide to be fully electric by 2030. And we are systematically expanding our production network for electric drive trains in response to this. Now, the location will also produce electric drivetrain components.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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In May 2019, the EQC 400 4MATIC as a purely electric vehicle, was integrated into the ongoing series production of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. Compact car class customers can look forward to two fully electric compact SUVs in the EQA and EQB in 2021. solutions.

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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

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BYD EV sales momentum continues in January BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars last month, up 48% from the 71,338 handed over last year. Interestingly, BYD’s all-electric vehicles are beginning to outpace its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future.

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Toyota chief cites “silent majority” as argument against an EV-only future

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The transition to the electric vehicle age appears to be all but certain with the success of Tesla, but veteran automaker Toyota is still not fully convinced that EVs are the only way forward. The strong demand for electric cars has also resulted in EV prices rising this year. .

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Mercedes-Benz opens Bibb County battery plant, ready for production of EQ vehicles in US; partnership with Envision AESC

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The new US battery factory underscores the importance of the United States within the Mercedes-Benz global production network and the status of Alabama as an export hub for luxury SUVs in the electric era. The opening of our new battery plant in Alabama is a major milestone on our way to going all-electric.

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